Receptacle for face powder and the like



Aug., Ml, 3928.

` l' P. C. P. BOOTY REGEPTACLE FOR FACE POWDER AND THE LIKE Filed Feb. 25, 1926 f vlll/1111x0119@vnlll/111111011l111111/l1/111111111111111,111111111111110 ATTORNEY.

Patent Aug. 114, l2

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TACLE FOB FACE POWDER AND THE LIKE.

' Application med February 25', 1926. serial no. 90,473.

My invention relates to receptacles for holding and dispensing face powder and the like -in loose form and particularly to a form'of device such as that shown in my prior' application, Serial No. 10,736, filed February 21, 1925, of which this application is a continuation in part.

It is one of the objects of my present invention to provide in a device of this type a new and improved form and arrangement of parts for iillng the receptacle, whereby the operation of insertingthe powder may be performed very readily. and quickly and whereby the receptacle shall be very efficient under normal conditions forl holding the powder ready for vconvenient use and whereby it shall be capable of use under trying conditions without leakage of the powder, the arrangement of the parts with respect to the filling operation being such as to permit them to cooperate properly with the remaining parts whereby the receptacle can be used effectively for ejecting the desired supply of powder therefrom in the prescribed manner.

Itis another object of my invention to provide a construction of this type in which the spring which serves to hold the top cover plate yieldingly in position may `also serve for holding in' position, or for assisting in holding in position pressed tightly against its seat, the plate which normally covers the opening through which the powdery is inserted.

It is. still another object of my invention ,to improve deyices of this type in sundry details hereinafter pointed out. The preferred means by which I have accomplished my several objects is illustrated in the drawing and is hereinafter specifically described. That which l desire to cover by this application is `set forth in the claims.

In the drawing-` Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my improved receptacle, including an outer casing witliin which the receptacle proper is ordil narily carried.

' Fig. 2 is a central vertical section through the device shown in Fig. 1.'

Fig. 3l is a fragmentary view similar to a portion of Fig. 2, 'with the outer casing removed, and with the parts in changed position, and illustrating also a portion of a powder puf in position .to receive the powder as it is ejected.

' Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 2, with the outer caslng removed, and showing a modified form of construction; and

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4 but showi ing still another form gf construction.

Referring now to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, in whlch correspondingparts are indicated by the same reference characters,-1() indicates the body of an outer casing preferably formed of metal4 having a lid 11 of any approved form hingedly connected therewith. As is clearly shown lin Fig. 2, the

lid 11] is preferably provided with a mirror f ginal portion overlyingthe plate 15 about the opening. At its upper end, the casing member 14 is provided vwith an integrally formed ring portion 18 which tapers downwardly and inwardly, the lower end of the ring overlying a closure plate 19. The plates 17 and 19 are held yieldingly in their operative closing positions by means of a volute spring 20 which is interposed between the plates. The marginal portion of the `plate 19 extendslaterally a short/distance beyond the lower edge of the rin 18 about the periphery of the plate, where y a ledge or shoulder is provided by such marginal portionadj-acent to the ring 18. The lower enfd of the spring 20 is held in position with respect to the plate 17 by means of solder at one ormore points as indicated at 21 in Fi 2. f

.s will be `appreciated from an inspection of Fig. 2, the plate 19 is movable downwardlyagainst lthe action of the spring 20 -but is held against displacement edgewise der from escapi the opening through the ring. The closure plate 17, however, is of a comparatively small vsize with respect to the size of the casing as a whole, so that it is possible to displace the closure plate17 edgewise from the opening'l, ,it belng necessary first to elevate the plate 17 against the action of the "spring 20. The spring 20 also has a tend ency normally to hold the plate 17 in its centered position, but the spring is adapted to yield for permitting sidewise displacement of the plate when a comparatively small force is applied to the plate for that purpose. The arrangement is such that the plate 17 in its operative position effectively lcloses the opening 16 so` as to prevent powthrough the opening under normal condltions. vAt the same time, the plate can be very easily and quickly displaced edgewise. when it is desired to fill the casing with powder. With the plate 17 in operative position, serving to hold the spring 20 in centered position in the casing, the plate 19 is held a ainst the lower end of the ring 18 with s cient force to prevent the escape of powder between the plate and the edge of the ring. When, however, the plate 19 is lowered against the action of the spring 20, and particularly'when the plate is given a quick downward movement, a supply of powder is forced outwardly by pneumatic action between the plate and the lower end of the ring, such owder being carried out by a current of alr curling upwardly and inwardly about the outer edge of the 1plate 19. lBy reason of the volute form o depressed into very close proximity to the plate` 17. vThe forni of the spring also serves ber provided at its upper edge with lan inl permit the casingmember 23 to seat proptegrally formed ring portion 24. A bottomv plate 25 is formed integrally with a iange portion-26 which is secured telescopically within the lower end of the casing 23, being held therein by any suitable means not shown. The bottom plate 25 is provided with a central opening 27 which is provided with a closure plate 28 similar to the plate 17 except that 1t isvarranged to extend only partially through the opening 27 so as to erly within an outer casing such as the casrespect to thevopening 2 The top the spring 20, the plate 19 can be.

ing 10 without loosenin the plate 28 with closure plate 29 and the spring 30 are slmilar to the plate 18 and spring 2O above described.

In Fig. 5, I have provided a casing 31 which is shown in the form of a stamping having an integrally formed tapered ring 32 at its' uper edge and having a bottom plate 33 also formed integrally therewith. The bottom plate 33 is provided at one side 'of the center thereof with an opening 34 which is covered by a closure plate 35 which is rotatably mounted in the bottom of the casing 31. The late 35 is provided with an opening 36- whic is adapted 'to be brought into registry with the opening 34 or is adapted alternatively to' be moved out of registry by the rotation of' the plate 35, such rotation being effected by the use of a lug 37 formed by any suitable means on the bottom of the plate 35 adjacent to the opening 36. The opening through the ring 32 is normally closed by a closure plate 38 corre sponding to the (plate 19,l the two plates 35 and 38 being hel 'yieldingly in closing position by means. of a volute spring 39. J

Inasmuch as the normal operation of the devices shown in Figs. 4 and 5 is the same as that above described in connection with the device of Figs. 1, 2 and 3, it is believed to Abe unnecessary to describe the same further herein. In each case, the arrangement is such that the bottom closure plate-can be4 displaced edgewise very quickly and readily for the filling operation, while at the same time it is adapted to operate effectively when in operative closing position for preventing the escape of powder.

While' I prefer toemploy one of the constructions as illustrated'in my drawing, it will be understood that I do not desire to limit my invention y to the details of vthe construction as illustrated, except as the vsaine may be limited with respect. to specific claims thereto'.V

'I claim :A f

`1. A receptacle for face powder and the like, comprisin in combination a casing having an opening thereinto, a plate on the v inner face of the casing adapted to close.

the opening and held against displacement edgewise with respect to the opening, a second opening being provided into the casing, a second plate on the ,inner face of the 'casing adapted to close said second opening and adapted to 'be displaced edgewise from the opening for filling the casing, and spring means adapted normally' to hold said plates yieldingly in closing position, the arrangement being such that'bythe inward .and outward movements of the first named plate air is forced from the casing through said liirst namedopening for carrying a supply of powder from the receptacle.

2. A receptacle for face powder and the like, comprising in combination a casing having an opening thereinto, a plate ,on the inner `face of the casing adapted to close theiopening and held against displacement edgewise. with respect 'to the opening, a second opening being provided linto the casing opposite said first named opening, a second plate on the inner face of the casing adapted to close said second opening and adapted to be displaced edgewise vfrom the opening for filling the case, and spring means adapted normally to hold said plates yieldingly in closing position, the arrange-4 ment being such that vby the inward and outward movements of the first named plate air is forced from the casin through said first named opening about the edge of the i first named plate for carryinga supplyof powder from the receptacle;

3. A receptacle for face powder and the like, comprisin in combination a casing having an openlng thereinto, a plate on the inner face of the casing adapted to close the opening and held against displacement edgewise wlth respect to the opening, a second opening being provided into the casing, a second plate on the inner face of the casing* adapted to close said second opening 'and adapted to be displacedfedgewise from the opening for filling the casing, and a single spring adapted normally to hold said plates yieldingly in closing position.

4. A receptacle vfor face powder and the like, cmpr1sing in combination a casing 2. Vhaving an opening thereinto, a plateon the innerl face of the casing adapted to close the opening and held against displacement edgewise with respect to the opening, a second opening being provided into the casingm opposite said first named opening, a secon plate on the inner face of thecasing adapted to close said second opening and adapted.

to be displaced edgewise from the opening for filling the case, and a single spring interposed, between said plates adapted normally to hold said plates yieldingly -in `closing position.

position.

6. A receptacle for lface powder and the like, comprisin in combination a casing having an opening in its top face, a platvunderlying the opening and held against displacement laterally with' respect to the opening but movable downwardly bodily with respect thereto, spring means adapted normally to hold said plate yieldingly in closing position, and a second plate held movably infposition so that a portion of the plate closes an opening in the bottom of the casino and so that such closure portion is mova le laterally away from the opening forthe operation of filling the receptacle.

7. A receptacle for face powder and the like, comprising in combination a casing having an opening in its top face,'a plate underlylng the opening and held against displacement laterally with respect to the opening but movable downwardly bodily with respect thereto, spring means adapted normally to hold said plate yieldingly in closing position, av second opening being provided in the bottom of the casing, and a second plate tted within said second opening on the inner face. of the' casing and having a marginal portion extending laterally from the opening, said second plate being movable -laterally with respect to the opening fon filling the receptacle.

8. A receptacle :for face powder and the like, comprising in combinati-on a casing provided with an opening in its upper face in the form of a ring tapered downwardlyv and inwardly, a plate underlying the' ring and extending laterally a short distance beyond the edge of the ring about the margin of the plate' and held against lateral displacement with respect to the ring, spring means adapted normally to hold said plate yieldingly in its closing position, and a second plate closing an opening in the bot; tom of the casing and movable laterally with respect to the opening for lling the casing.

9. A receptacle for face powder. and the` like', comprising in combination a casing provided with an opening in its upper face in 'the form of a ring tapered downwardly and inwardly, avplate underlying the ring and extending laterally a short distance beyond the 4edge of the ring about lthe margin of the plate and held againstlateral displacement with respect to the ring, a second plate closing an opening in the bottom of the casing and movable laterally with respect to the opening for filling the casing, and a single spring adapted normally to hold both ofsaid plates yieldingly in closing position.

10. A receptacle. for face powder and the like, comprising in combination a casing provided with an' opening in its upper face in the form of a ring tapered downwardly and inwardly, a plate underlying the Dring and extending laterally a' short distance beyond the edge of the ring about the margin of the plate and held against lateral displacef ment with respect to e ring, a second plate closing an openingin the bottom of the vcasing and movable laterally `with respect to the opening for filling the casing, and a volute spring interposed between said plates adapted normally to hold said plates -yieldi'ngly inv closing position.

11. A receptacle for face powder andthe like, comprising in combination a casing havin an opening in its top face, a plate under ying the opening and held against displacement laterally with respect to the opening but movable downwardly bodily with respect thereto, spring means adapted normally to hold said plate yieldingly in closing position, and a second plate held movably in position: to close an opening in L the bottom of the Casing and movable laterally with respect to the opening for thev operation otlling the receptacle, the arrangement being such that bythe inward and outward movements of the rst named plate air is forced from the casing through said first named opening for carrying a 'A supply of powder from the receptacle.

12. A receptacle for face powder and the like, comprising in combination a casing provided with an o ening in its upper face in`the form of a ring tapered downwardly and inwardly, a plate underlying thed ring and extending laterally a short distance beyond the edge of the ring about the margin of the plate and held against lateral 'displacement'wi'th'respect to the ring, spring means adapted normally to hold 'said plate yieldingly in its' closing position, and a second plate closing an opening in the bottom of the casing and movable laterally with respect to the opening .for filling the casing, the arrangement bein'gsuch that by the inward andoutward movements of the first named plate air is forced from the casing through said irst named opening for carrypurpose specified. Y

- 15. A receptacle of the class describeding a supply of powder from the receptacle. 13. A receptacle for face powder and the like, comprising in combination a casinging yin closing position, the arrangement being such that by the inward and outward movements of the first named plate air is forced from the casing throughv said first named openin for carrying a supply of vpowder from t e receptacle.

14. A receptacle ,of the. class described comprising'a casing having at its .top an inwardly extending perimetrical ange and in its bottom an openingra plate within the Casing and adapted to cover said opening,

cover means for the casing and underlying said fiange, and* leldable .means interposed between' the top side of said plate and the underside of said cover means, for the comprising a casing having at its top an inwardly extending Rerimetrical flange and in its bottom an opemng," a plate within the the casing and adapted to cover said opening, Covermeans or'the'casing and underlying said lange, and a volute spring inter-A posed between said. member and said,cover means, for the purpose specified.

PHHIIP C.l P. BOOTY. 

